In configuration management, the initial approved technical data package (including, for software, the source code listing) defining a configuration item during the production, operation, maintenance, and logistic support of its life cycle. (See “configuration management” and “configuration item.”)

1. This glossary is from Appendix C of Technical Report CMU/SEI-2002-TR-004.
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